A cyber attack incident on NHS hospitals in England has spread to Scotland after three GP surgeries in Dumfries and Galloway were targeted.

It is thought another 16 organisations could be affected.

Glasgow Club are also taking precautions as a result of the attack.

A spokesperson from Dumfries and Galloway in a report by the Daily Record said: "Three GP practices have been initially affected and we are taking precautionary measures to prevent any others being affected."

He declined the name the practices involved and said the board was "comfortable and confident" with the steps taken but added "we don't know what we're dealing with".

He said: "We are monitoring the situation here as are all health boards in Scotland."